Will this help with my child's 1st grade science homework?

Yes. StudyPug covers every 1st grade Tennessee science strand, including life cycles, weather, motion, and properties of matter, so your child can find help exactly where they are stuck and work through it at their own pace.

How long are the video lessons for 1st grade science?

Most video lessons are short and focused, typically a few minutes each, so a 1st grader can watch one topic at a time without losing attention. Each lesson pairs with practice problems to reinforce what was just covered.

Is there a Tennessee state science test for 1st grade?

Tennessee administers the TCAP Science assessment, but it is not given in 1st grade. Science TCAP testing begins in later elementary grades, so 1st grade is a foundational year rather than a tested one.

Can my child use StudyPug on a tablet or phone?

Yes. StudyPug works on tablets, phones, and computers, so your child can watch lessons and complete practice problems at home, in the car, or anywhere with an internet connection.

Can I try StudyPug before paying?

Yes. StudyPug offers free sample lessons so you can see the content before committing. Every paid plan also comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee if you are not satisfied.

TN 1st Grade Science Curriculum

Help your child keep up with Tennessee's 1st grade science class. StudyPug covers every strand, from life cycles and plants to motion, light, and local ecosystems.

TN 1st Grade Science Curriculum

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1.1STEM Skills
- Research Process, Basic steps in scientific investigation
- Data Collection, Recording observations systematically
- Safety Procedures, Lab safety and proper tool use
1.2Engineering Design
- Problem Solving, Identifying problems and testing solutions
- Materials Use, Selecting appropriate materials for tasks
2.1Classification
- Living vs Non-living, Characteristics that define life
- Plant Classification, Major plant groups and characteristics
- Animal Classification, Major animal groups and characteristics
2.2Survival Needs
- Basic Requirements, Air, water, food, shelter, space
- Habitat Types, Different environments where organisms live
2.3Life Cycles
- Growth Patterns, How different organisms grow and change
- Parent-Offspring Relations, Similarities between parents and offspring
3.1Plants
- Plant Parts, Functions of roots, stems, leaves, flowers
- Plant Responses, Reactions to light, water, touch
3.2Animals
- External Features, Body coverings, limbs, sensory organs
- Movement Types, How different animals move
4.1Properties
- Physical Properties, Observable characteristics of materials
- States of Matter, Solids, liquids, and their properties
4.2Changes
- Physical Changes, Reversible changes in materials
- Material Uses, Selecting materials for specific purposes
5.1Motion
- Types of Motion, Push, pull, speed, direction
- Simple Machines, Introduction to basic machines
5.2Light and Sound
- Light Properties, Sources, reflection, shadows
- Sound Properties, Volume, pitch, vibration
6.1Daily Patterns
- Sun Movement, Daily sun patterns
- Moon Phases, Basic moon observations
6.2Weather
- Weather Measurement, Temperature, precipitation, wind
- Seasonal Changes, Weather patterns across seasons
7.1Natural Resources
- Basic Resources, Common natural resources
- Conservation, Reducing, reusing, recycling
7.2Local Ecosystems
- Community Habitats, Local plants and animals
- Human Impact, Effects of human activity
8.1Tools
- Scientific Tools, Basic measurement instruments
- Everyday Technology, Common technological solutions
9.1Traditional Knowledge
- Indigenous Practices, Local traditional ecological knowledge
- Cultural Uses, Traditional uses of plants and animals

1st Grade Science

About 1st Grade Tennessee science

Tennessee follows the Tennessee Academic Standards for Science, organized around disciplinary core ideas, science and engineering practices, and crosscutting concepts. In 1st grade, students explore classification, survival needs, life cycles, plants, and animals alongside physical science strands covering properties, changes, motion, and light and sound. Earth science topics include daily patterns, weather, and natural resources. StudyPug provides video lessons and practice problems for every one of these strands.

Strands: STEM Skills, Engineering Design, Classification, Survival Needs, Life Cycles, Plants, Animals, Properties, Changes, Motion, Light and Sound, Daily Patterns, Weather, Natural Resources, and Local Ecosystems
Short video lessons taught by certified teachers for every science topic
Practice problems and step-by-step explanations after every lesson
Content aligned to Tennessee Academic Standards for 1st grade science

Curriculum topics by strand

Lessons and practice organized by strand, aligned to the Tennessee Academic Standards for 1st grade science.

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TN 1st Grade Science Topics

STEM Skills and Engineering Design - Introduction to scientific thinking, asking questions, and working through the engineering design process to solve simple problems.
Classification - Sorting and grouping living and nonliving things based on observable properties and characteristics.
Survival Needs, Life Cycles, Plants, and Animals - What living things need to survive, how organisms grow and change, and the structures and behaviors of plants and animals.
Properties and Changes - Describing and comparing materials by their physical properties and observing how materials can change.
Motion, Light, and Sound - How objects move, how light travels and interacts with objects, and how sound is made and heard.
Daily Patterns and Weather - Patterns of day and night, seasonal changes, and observing and describing weather conditions.
Natural Resources and Local Ecosystems - How plants and animals depend on their environment and the natural resources found in Tennessee communities.
Tools and Traditional Knowledge - Using science tools for observation and measurement, and recognizing knowledge passed through communities about the natural world.

How StudyPug Helps TN 1st Grade Science Students

When a 1st grader gets stuck on a concept like life cycles or the properties of matter, StudyPug lets them rewatch a short video lesson as many times as needed, then try practice problems with step-by-step explanations. For families looking for grade 1 science help, every Tennessee strand is covered in one place.

Building on what students learned in kindergarten makes 1st grade much smoother. Families who want to review earlier material can also explore the TN kindergarten science curriculum to fill any gaps before moving forward.

Aligned to TN 1st Grade Science Curriculum

Every lesson and practice problem on StudyPug is matched to the Tennessee Academic Standards for Science, so the content your child works through directly reflects what their teacher covers in class. When they are ready to move ahead, the TN grade 2 science curriculum is available to preview what comes next.

Written by the StudyPug Science Team

Last updated June 5, 2026

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